Spurs run with Suns

The Spurs declared they didn’t want to play Tuesday’s game at the Suns’ pace. The Suns did indeed set the pace in the first half, but the Spurs led 61-54 at halftime.

Manu Ginobili’s 3-pointer early in the third quarter extended the Spurs’ lead to 12 points at 70-58.

Spurs guard Tony Parker took advantage of the pace and the Suns’ small lineup, piling up 10 points in the first half. Parker hit 9 of 13 from the field. He found room to drive into the lane and also occasionally play close to the basket like a post player.